wallace francis Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000493818/article/falcons-joplo-bartu-fined-50000-after-suspension-rescindedFalcons linebacker Joplo Bartu was fined $50,000 for an alcohol-related offense, but only after his two-game suspension was rescinded, according to documents viewed by NFL Media.Last season, Bartu pleaded no contest to driving under the influence and received a two-day suspended sentence and 12 months of probation, along with enrollment in a risk reduction class. According to an NFL and NFLPA agreement, players had until Nov. 1, 2014 to resolve DUIs for them to be accepted under the old policy that did not require a suspension.Bartu, who had 83 tackles in 2014, was handed in March a two-game suspension for his actions, pursuant to the NFLâs new DUI policy. Bartu needed to submit his plea agreement before November. While he reached the agreement late in October, he didnât go before the judge until early November. Thus, the suspension.However, Bartu provided the NFL with additional info, showing that the agreement was actually reached on Oct. 30.Thanks to new information, he was informed in May that he was fined $50,000 and his suspension was rescinded.He was informed that any future violations of the law would result in more significant discipline.Follow Ian Rapoport on Twitter @RapSheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 We're good at getting out of trouble. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Didn't realize he had 83 tackles, let alone 33. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace francis Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Who?I think that might be the point as far as Quinn is concerned.I do remember that Bartu played quite a bit on the edge in college as a pass rusher, so maybe he gets a shot there, but I think his days seem numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMERICAN NIGHTMARE Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Who?really dude??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonFalcon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Didn't even know anything happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 really dude???Purple means sarcasm in TATF land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 We're good at getting out of trouble. lol'Teflon' Dirty Birds. They can't make nuttin' stick, you know what I'm sayin'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I didn’t know Bartu was pinched for a DUI and suspended for two games. I didn’t realize he has 83 tackles either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro2000 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Think I am on here every day and I had no idea anything happened either.Kid may not make the roster anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Didn't realize he had 83 tackles, let alone 33.Same here. Must have been around the ball a lot more than I realized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFalcoholic Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Yeah this is the first I've heard of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000493818/article/falcons-joplo-bartu-fined-50000-after-suspension-rescindedFalcons linebacker Joplo Bartu was fined $50,000 for an alcohol-related offense, but only after his two-game suspension was rescinded, according to documents viewed by NFL Media.Last season, Bartu pleaded no contest to driving under the influence and received a two-day suspended sentence and 12 months of probation, along with enrollment in a risk reduction class. According to an NFL and NFLPA agreement, players had until Nov. 1, 2014 to resolve DUIs for them to be accepted under the old policy that did not require a suspension.Bartu, who had 83 tackles in 2014, was handed in March a two-game suspension for his actions, pursuant to the NFLâs new DUI policy. Bartu needed to submit his plea agreement before November. While he reached the agreement late in October, he didnât go before the judge until early November. Thus, the suspension.However, Bartu provided the NFL with additional info, showing that the agreement was actually reached on Oct. 30.Thanks to new information, he was informed in May that he was fined $50,000 and his suspension was rescinded.He was informed that any future violations of the law would result in more significant discipline.Follow Ian Rapoport on Twitter @RapSheet.I know somebody who's not getting re-signed.... and his chances of making the roster this season may have taken a hit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 He's a special teamer this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanish_falcon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 he aint making the roster this year probably. I think with Spruill healthy he wasnt making it last year neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krammmit Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It would be nice to see our depth be good enough that a previous starter gets out played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 thats good I guess...didn't know he was suspended in the first place Bartu might have a shot to make it as the 4th-5th LB still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino11 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 50,000 is going to hurt on his salary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Didn't realize he had 83 tackles, let alone 33. I think they were counting off season tackles in the total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Wonder why Vaughn McClure didn't report this?Not surprised that D-Led didn't . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I give lengthy responses Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 50,000 is huge for his salary. Feels way too high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchy Carter Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I think they were counting off season tackles in the total.What's an off season tackle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchy Carter Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/player/joplobartu/2541493/careerstats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lubba Lubba© Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Wonder why Vaughn McClure didn't report this?Not surprised that D-Led didn't .I thought I was going crazy thinking I've never heard of a 2 Game Suspension for Bartu. Our writers dropped the ball on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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